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Webinar: Driving Potable Water Reduction in Residential Projects, March 25 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this two-hour interactive webinar, participants will be guided through the results of a Seattle-based cost-benefit analysis called "A Decision Maker's Guide to Cost-Effective Residential P

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Keywords: Water Supply,Water,Residential Green Building

0 replies | 757 views | Posted on: 02/28/2021 | Last updated: 03/01/2021

The Ghost of 1953 - An Installation Story 

by RichardL // Improving NOI through water/energy conservation

It appeared to be a typical installation—or so it seemed. The bright and crisp fall morning of Santa Monica, California, boasted the fragrant perfume of night blooming jasmine coalesced with oce

Filed under: Water Conservation

Keywords: Water Conservation,Plumbing,Green Plumbing,Leak Detection,Leak Monitoring,Scary Building Stories,Toilet Sensors

0 replies | 678 views | Posted on: 10/23/2021 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

2021 National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource, Virtual Event, Oct. 19-21 and 26-27

by samanthaklein // Intern

Energy efficiency’s role in a transforming utility industry has never been more essential. More and more utilities have set ambitious corporate carbon reduction goals. Policymakers are expanding

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Economy,Utilities,Electricity,Policymaker

0 replies | 1676 views | Posted on: 10/06/2021 | Last updated: 10/06/2021

Webinar: Michigan's EGLE, Energy Efficiency Programs and Funding, October 6, 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Hear from EGLE's Energy Services staff about energy efficiency initiatives happening in communities throughout Michigan. Also, learn about EGLE's current energy efficiency programs and fu

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Michigan,Waste Reduction,Community

0 replies | 958 views | Posted on: 09/08/2021 | Last updated: 09/09/2021

BuiltGreen Conference, 2021, Equitable Futures, September 16, Lynwood, WA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Built Green Conference has been occurring annually for over a decade, with the aim of providing valuable and cutting-edge information on green building and sustainability.

After over a year of

California Green Building

Keywords: BuiltGreen

0 replies | 923 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

The Long-Term Liability of Subjective Standards in Vapor Intrusion, Tuesday, August 24, 12-1 pm EDT

by Clean Vapor

Tom Hatton, CEO of Clean Vapor - The Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Company - will discuss how the disparity and complete absence of standards from state to state, has created a significant undefined

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: risk,Radon,vapor intrusion,VOCs,vapor remediation,soil gas,liability,VOC,1920sMakeoverATL,1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse

0 replies | 841 views | Posted on: 07/21/2021 | Last updated: 07/25/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Public Spaces, July 15, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the wake of COVID-19, people expect more from the facilities they use daily. Public spaces, especially restrooms and locker rooms, must be clean, hygienic, and accessible for everyone to use. Empha

Keywords: restrooms,locker rooms

0 replies | 1841 views | Posted on: 06/28/2021 | Last updated: 06/28/2021

Online: EcoMapLA Relaunch, Wednesday, June 23, 5-6 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

EcoMapLA is back! EcoMapLA was created to be the go-to resource for all things sustainable in the greater Los Angeles region, with drop-down menus to filter the map for LA’s green buildings, gre

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,EcoMap,LA

0 replies | 515 views | Posted on: 06/13/2021 | Last updated: 06/13/2021

Webinar: Regenerative Design: The Intersection of Resilience and Sustainability, June 8, 5:30- 7:30pm, EDT

by Ashley Freeman

As the building community tries to reconcile the progress made in creating sustainable design with the goal of "resilience", there is a danger that strategies developed for resilience may

Related to: Other

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC Missouri Gateway,@usgbcmogateway

0 replies | 1171 views | Posted on: 05/24/2021 | Last updated: 05/24/2021

21st Century Energy Transition Symposium, hosted by the Colorado Energy Research Collaboratory, Online, May 4-5 & 14

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Theme: “Ideas. Innovation. Impact.”

Now more than ever we need to bring great minds and organizations together to solve complex systemic energy-related issues.  There is

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Decarbonization,Equity,Energy Justice,Energy Transition

0 replies | 1025 views | Posted on: 04/30/2021 | Last updated: 04/30/2021

Midwest Renewable Energy Association Event: Move Some Earth Day, May 8, 9 am CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This all-day event will work to transform our demonstration site at the ReNew the Earth Institute in scenic Custer, WI. Typical volunteer tasks include landscaping, clearing brush, painting picni

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Wisconsin Event,Volunteer,Landscape,Outdoors

0 replies | 1217 views | Posted on: 04/16/2021 | Last updated: 04/16/2021

Webinar: Reopening Restaurants: How safe is it to dine-in again? April 6, 11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Approximately one year ago, the coronavirus pandemic shut down some of our favorite places to go - bars and restaurants. Frustrated and desperate, restaurateurs have been agile by innovatively reworki

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Covid-19,Ventilation,Restaurants

0 replies | 1300 views | Posted on: 04/01/2021 | Last updated: 04/01/2021

Online: Reopening buildings in the age of COVID-19: Evaluating your HVAC systems, March 30, 8am-9:30am CST

by Ashley Freeman

This ASHRAE course is meant to discuss the process of evaluating your HVAC systems in the age of COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Similar to a retro-commissioning process, the systems analysis for v

Filed under: Online Courses

Related to: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Keywords: HVAC,engineering,Chicago,Wisconsin,Covid-19 Online Meetings,Slipstream,HVAC Controls

0 replies | 394 views | Posted on: 03/17/2021 | Last updated: 03/17/2021

USGBC Carolinas - Green Gala and Sustainable Business Awards, September 21, 5:30 pm, Charlotte, NC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC North Carolina and USGBC South Carolina for their annual Green Gala Sustainable Business Awards & Fundraiser on Sept. 21 at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte. With an expected attendance of 40…

Filed under: Fundraising

0 replies | 467 views | Posted on: 09/19/2017 | Last updated: 09/19/2017

North/East Roofing Contractors Association’s 92nd Annual Convention and Trade Show, March 28 - 29, Boston, MA

by Oyin

The North East Roofing Contractors Association (NERCA) represents premier roofing professionals. Our territory is made up of the northeast region including: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Ham…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1534 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

RESNET Hybrid HERS Rater Training (with Classroom Component), Jan 22 - Feb 16, Springfield, MA

by Oyin

The Alliance is pleased to offer high quality HERS rater training classes in the Northeast, approximately 2-3 times per year. Our hybrid HERS rater training classes include an online and a classroom t…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2034 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 12/04/2017

2018 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, April 30–May 3, Long Beach, California

by Oyin

2018 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, North America’s leading conference and expo showcasing the real-world application of the latest transportation technologies, drive trains, and clean fu…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 869 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 03/14/2018

The Lignofuels 2018 Conference, 7 - 8 Feb, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

by Oyin

Already on its 10th edition, this two day conference will bring together key lignofuels stakeholders to join our forum discussions and networking, including leaders from advanced generation biofuels c…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 898 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Green-Schools Conference & Expo 2018, May 3 - 4, Denver, Colorado

by Oyin

Advancing Sustainable Schools for all The Green Schools Conference & Expo is a national event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate,…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1323 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 03/30/2018

Builtworld's Future Workforce Conference, Dec 6, Chicago, IL

by Oyin

The built world has a major workforce dilemma. The demand for skilled men and women in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries continues to rise, while the number of people…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 975 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 11/16/2017

Hydrogen + Fuel Cells North America, September 24-27, 2018, Anaheim, CA

by Oyin

After a successful start in 2017, with 40 exhibitors and partners, Hydrogen + Fuel Cells NORTH AMERICA will be co-located with Solar Power International and Energy Storage International 2018 in Anahei…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 984 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Together in Climate Action: Northeastern North America Policy Summit, December 7th & 8th, Cambridge

by Oyin

The summit will bring together policymakers, researchers, and business and civic leaders from the New England states, Atlantic Canadian provinces, New York, and Québec. Michael R. Bloomberg, the foun…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 994 views | Posted on: 10/11/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

Path To Net Zero for Commercial Buildings Conference - Hosted by ENERGIZE Connecticut, October 27

by Oyin

Help Connecticut build the next generation of Net Zero buildings. In this educational session you will learn about Certification Programs, Energy Modeling, and Utility Programs through the use of Net…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1271 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/07/2017

Green Professional Training (GPRO), Fundamentals of Building Green, December 1, Los Angeles

by Oyin

This course teaches the basics of sustainability and provides an overview of the essential strategies and work practices that make buildings more efficient. GPRO covers the green gap between standard …

Filed under: Education

California Green Building

0 replies | 1267 views | Posted on: 09/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/02/2017

Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition November 7-9, Long Beach, California

by Oyin

Hear from a wide range of speakers from leading Federal and State government officials from the nation's capital, California, and the East Coast. Learn more about the challenges and opportunities o…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1143 views | Posted on: 09/25/2017 | Last updated: 09/26/2017

 

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